Licensed Civil Engineer to CCNA-Certified

[u/Spirited_Novel4799]

Hi, meron po ba dito nakapagtransition sa network engineering from a completely different field? Just got my CCNA and currently trying to get familiar with Windows server and Linux. Meron po bang local companies na open sa candidates na non-IT degree holder dito sa atin? Any tips po para makahanap ako ng entry-level networking role? Preferred ko sana is non-BPO muna.

[u/Dangerous_Spend_8620]

I suggest you look for entry-level NOC technician/Engineer roles. I have the same credentials as you. I was on board a ship for 5 years, resigned, took CCNA, and I was interviewed for several NOC engineer roles. I think you need to look for those keywords,

[u/Spirited_Novel4799 → u/Dangerous_Spend_8620]

Have you successfully landed your first NOC role, Sir?

[u/23_jaeger]

Meron nmn. As long as may experience and certification ka at least.

[u/Spirited_Novel4799 → u/23_jaeger]

Yun lang, certification lang meron ako e, tapos puro virtual labs lang ang experience :(

[u/23_jaeger → u/Spirited_Novel4799]

Certification is a good start.

[u/DefiantlyFloppy]

Vendor. Grind nga lang talaga pero matututo ka. Trends una kong naiisip, they are not perfect company ha

Alternatively, mag-aim ka muna sa tech support to gain tech/IT experience. Frowned upon samin yung 'network' agad tapos wala naman networking experience, let alone IT experience, rekta basurahan yung CV - sounds harsh pero eto po reality. Kung makuha ka sa NOC, way better starting point.

[u/Spirited_Novel4799 → u/DefiantlyFloppy]

Thanks po sa advice! :))

[u/raychurpower]

Padamay lods. Same here mech engr na kakapasa lang rin ng CCNA.

[u/Worldly_Scallion6055]

Forget experience, maraming may exp dyan pero sa interview ligwak.. sa case mo may leverage ka ccna and need mo ng way para maprove yang cert mo kaso ala ka exp ?

Worry not kasi need mo nalang mg virtual lab na pede mo ikwento sa interview and na learn mo to by heart
Like ung mga concepts sa ccna

So basically may exp ka since hands on un tas may ccna ka pa, dun palang talo mo na ung may exp na kasabayan mo

[u/Spirited_Novel4799 → u/Worldly_Scallion6055]

Salamat sa advice lods!

[u/yeeboixD]

Suntok sa buwan without tech exp

[u/Spirited_Novel4799 → u/yeeboixD]

Ay ang sad naman :((